EXp CEO answers 10 questions on CCP, MLS and transparency

EXp Realty Chief Executive Officer Leo Pareja answers your burning questions on the future of the Clear Cooperation Policy, multiple listing services and serving homebuyers and sellers in 2025. Continue reading

Texas-based mega MLS will no longer require Realtor membership

The Austin Board of Realtors’ Unlock MLS will offer non-Realtor subscriptions starting June 1. Continue reading

Broker alleges NAR rules ‘forced’ her to pay for inactive agents

In an updated antitrust complaint, a broker takes aim at NAR’s three-way agreement and other membership rules. Continue reading

Real estate’s antitrust woes may continue during Trump’s 2nd term

The real estate industry has been drowning under antitrust lawsuits and complaints regarding its commission and pocket listing rules. Some hope Trump will bring a lighter hand to antitrust, but his nominees for Attorney General and Assistant AG suggest… Continue reading

NAR wants Michigan 3-way lawsuit thrown out

The case began in August and challenges requirements that agents belong to local, state and national Realtor associations. NAR previously asked to have the case dismissed in November. Continue reading

NAR hires insider as ‘first-ever’ senior VP of industry relations

Jarrod Grasso will lead the trade group’s efforts to “deepen engagement with state and local associations, MLS executives and other critical industry partners.” Continue reading

Louisiana agents latest to file suit over divisive NAR 3-way agreement

Industry members argue in the new lawsuit that NAR and other defendants have engaged in anticompetitive practices. They want restitution — and an end to rules they don’t support. Continue reading

QUIZ: How well do you remember the big real estate stories of 2024?

Scandals, lawsuits, Fed rate cuts and iconic listings made headlines this year and kept the real estate industry buzzing. Now, let’s see how well you recall these standout moments of 2024. Continue reading

NAR in 2025: A membership drop, litigation and ‘simmering enemies’

The coming year promises more struggles for the 1.5 million-member trade organization as it hopes to reprioritize housing affordability and availability in 2025, experts told Inman. Continue reading

Phoenix Realtors to NAR: ‘We will not withdraw MLS Choice’

Phoenix Realtors rejected the National Association of Realtors’ demand that the association withdraw its MLS Choice membership for non-Realtors. PAR said the MLS Choice is a “legally sound” choice for agents to access the MLS without becoming NAR membe… Continue reading